HEARTS last night snapped up giant Liverpool striker Michael Ngoo on a loan deal until the end of the season.

And Jambos boss John McGlynn will pitch him straight into tomorrow’s League Cup semi-final against Inverness if they complete the paperwork in time.

The England Under-20 international has yet to break into the first team at Anfield but the 6ft 6in attacker sees a stint in the SPL as an opportunity to put himself in the shop window.

Ngoo will train with McGlynn’s men today and, having played plenty of reserve and Under-21 football this season, will be match fit.

Hearts have been short of striking options this season and a relationship with Liverpool, forged over the clubs’ Europa League games in August, has paid dividends with Ngoo joining defender Danny Wilson on loan at Tynecastle.

Earlier this week Scotland star Wilson said: “Michael is strong and quick and has a good touch. He’s a good player and a great guy.”

A statement on the Hearts website last night said: “Providing the necessary paperwork is completed in time tomorrow, Ngoo could go straight into the squad for the match with Inverness.”